The Public Defender's ParliamentaryReport 2015 focuses on proper implementation of the child's right to relationship with both parents, in particular, consideration of the child's interests by the court when making decisions.

According to the Social Service Agency of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, 559 judicial disputes concerned relationships with children in 2015, while 125 applications were submitted to the territorial units of the Social Service Agency concerning the execution of the relevant decisions.

The study of cases by the Public Defender's Office showed that during determination of the place of residence of a minor, the judge does not consider the opinion of the minor. Also, in a number of cases, after the court makes a decision, the family member (s) use psychological and sometimes physical violence against juveniles, which hampers the execution process. Another hindrance in the process is the fact that specialists cannot identify violence cases, and no qualified psychological service can be delivered to the juveniles.

The Public Defender addressed the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs to identify cases of physical/psychological abuse of minors by family members during the process of execution of court decisions, ensure legal response to similar cases as well as active participation of a social worker in the process and psychological service to the juveniles, in order to protect their interests as much as possible.